Senior Engineer (Roads)

Senior Engineer – Roads (Bristol)

WSP is seeking an enthusiastic and talented Senior Engineer to join the Roads team based in Bristol.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the development of highway designs for a diverse range of sectors, clients and projects through all stages of the project life cycle.
• Ensuring projects are delivered to budget, programme, technical standards and legal requirements.
• Providing support to Project Managers within the design team in planning, programming, technical input to pricing of project briefs, proposals, deliverables and cost estimation.
• Checking, certifying and authorising design documents, approvals and reports.
• Being active on several varied multi‑disciplinary project/client accounts.
• Coordinating engineering and technician resources to deliver work packages.
• Collaborating with clients, key stakeholders and internal teams to deliver schemes and projects.
• Supporting projects with site supervision, monitoring contractor compliance and ensuring works align with the Works Information.
• Providing guidance and support to technical staff of various grades.
• Contributing to the development of the team’s internal knowledge base and mentoring junior staff.

Qualifications

• A passion for design and developing innovative solutions.
• A degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent within a highway design role.
• Working towards IEng or CEng status with a professional institute; professional qualifications are advantageous.
• Relevant knowledge and experience of highway design and/or drainage systems at various stages of the project life cycle.
• Experience in road geometry, roundabouts, junctions, inclusive active travel, highway drainage systems, road restraint systems, traffic signage and road marking design.
• Knowledge of design codes such as the Design Manual for Roads & Bridges, Manual for Streets, TSRGD and local authority guidance.

Benefits

• Hybrid working: flexible work‑from‑home schedule.
• Work‑life balance initiatives, including a “WSP My Hour” and flexible leave options.
• Health and wellbeing support: virtual GP service, gym discounts, comprehensive health programmes.
• Professional development opportunities through training, mentoring and chartership support.

Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.

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